Contemporary French Company Ballet Preljocaj's Les Nuits

The stunning look and feel of Ballet Preljocaj's Les Nuits (The Nights) will transport you to the world of ancient Arabia. Staged by designer Constance Guisset and with costumes from renowned couturier Azzedine Alaïa, Preljocaj's 18 dancers will bring stories from One Thousand and One Nights to life with a decidedly mature touch. The legendary tales and stupendous choreography will seduce you as mystery unfolds on stage through the company's talented dancers. This spellbinding performance for adult audiences brings the folk tales to life before your eyes.

Reviews & Ratings

This was a very interesting performance. It incorporated modern dance moves with story telling, great visuals and passion. My only objection was the poor lighting. Obviously the lighting had been designed for a much smaller venue where it would have been sufficient. However, at the giant music center the poor lighting intensity prevented half the audience from seeing the performance clearly.

This dance was promoted as inspired by The Arabian Nights and the character of Scheherazade, which, for us, established expectations of
something exotic and colorful. Instead we saw something more a la
Dubai nightclub and minimalist. There were...continued